What's New in Healthy Living for ME

By promoting health education during Physical Wellness Month, you help yourself and others in our community get out of the winter blues. Connect with your local community center or Area Agency on Aging to create a bonding experience between family and friends that will help reduce your stress and anxiety while also supporting efforts to improve your mental and physical health. Check out our upcoming programs now at healthylivingforme.org. If you don't see an active workshop that meets your needs, reach out to us directly to be added to a waitlist for future workshops. Read More

Growing national research on the social determinants of health suggests that access to quality health care contributes only 20% to an individual’s overall health and well-being, while social risk factors, behaviors, and physical environment contribute 80%. All Mainers should have the opportunity to attain their full health potential, regardless of their circumstances. Read More

Spectrum Generations’ President and CEO Gerry Queally was the guest on Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s “Chamber Chatter” July 26 speaking about a unique pilot effort and partnership aimed to increase access to health and social services and reduce health disparities within Maine’s rural communities. Read More

Growing national research on the social determinants of health suggests that access to quality health care contributes only 20% to an individual’s overall health and well-being, while social risk factors, behaviors, and physical environment contribute 80%. Read More

Health network to offer free workshops in February - Adults are invited to register for in-person, online, phone workshops. Topics addressed by the workshops include A Matter of Balance, to support falls prevention methods and mitigate the fear of falling; Tai Chi for Health and Balance; Living Well for Better Health, to support those with ongoing health conditions such as COPD, and Building Better Caregivers, according to a news release from Lindsay MacDonald, community engagement director with Spectrum Generations. Read More

Statewide - The Healthy Living for ME network has announced the workshops that will be starting up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients manage and prevent conditions before they become more serious or result in emergency situations. “Our October workshops include a few being offered by two new partners in the network, Catholic Charities of Maine and Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital. We’re so pleased to be able to continue to expand our network and provide more access to free and low-cost resources that help Mainers improve their health and wellness,” said Maija Dyke, Business Manager of Healthy Living for ME. Read More

Statewide - Healthy Living for ME is pleased to welcome Catholic Charities Maine as a new partner within the statewide community integrated health network. As a partner in the network, Catholic Charities Maine will be a community provider offering evidence-based workshops to help Mainers manage health conditions and improve their overall wellness. Initially, Catholic Charities Maine will be offering Living Well for Better Health, a workshop designed to help participants deal with chronic conditions. Read More

Statewide - The Healthy Living for ME network is offering a number of free and low-cost workshops that begin in September. The workshops are being held in different regions throughout the state by network partners and are open to adult Mainers of all ages. Additionally, the Better Health Now with Pain workshop is held by phone so it can be easily accessed by people anywhere in the state. Healthy Living for ME also welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients manage and prevent conditions before they become more serious or result in emergency situations. “From Aroostook County to the midcoast, Healthy Living for ME’s partners are providing Mainer with numerous opportunities to improve their health and wellness. The numerous in-person workshops beginning in September give adult Mainers the chance to be part of a supportive group while learning strategies to manage chronic conditions or participating in fitness activities,” said Monica Lizotte, Program Coordinator of Healthy Living for ME.  Read More

Statewide - September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact that falls have on the lives of millions of Americans each year and take steps to prevent falls. The U.S. CDC reports that each year one in four adults over the age of 65 experiences a fall. Additionally, the National Council on Aging reports that an older adult is seen in an emergency room every 11 seconds due to a fall-related injury. “Healthy Living for ME is actively making a difference for Mainers who are at risk for falls. Through workshops and resource connections, network partners throughout the state are helping Mainers reduce their risk of falls and improve their quality of life,” said Jennifer Fortin, Training & Fidelity Manager of Healthy Living for ME. “During this Falls Prevention Awareness Month, we encourage Mainers to assess their own risk for falls and have conversations about preventing falls with loved ones who may be at risk.” Read More

Statewide - Healthy Living for ME invites adult Mainers of all ages to register for the network’s free August workshops focused on health and wellness. The workshops offered by the statewide network in August that are listed below are open to the public and include the two topics of managing diabetes and improving fitness and activity levels. “Whether you’re dealing with a chronic disease such as diabetes, or are looking for ways to improve your activity levels, Healthy Living for ME can help. With workshops available online, in-person and by phone, we hope many Mainers are able to find an option that works for them and can take advantage of these free resources for improving their health and wellness,” said Jennifer Fortin, Training & Fidelity Manager of Healthy Living for ME. Read More